Cork clubs urged to apply for 'Support for Sport' funding

FORMER Irish rugby international, Donncha O’Callaghan, has issued a call to sports clubs in Cork reminding members that January 31 is the closing date for which applications for a €5,000 funding award under the Texaco ‘Support for Sport’ initiative must be made.

Noting the benefit to be gained by the funding, the popular broadcaster and adjudicator confirmed that entry is open “to all clubs irrespective of sporting discipline, size, membership, age, cultural appeal, or gender, including those whose application may have been unsuccessful previously”.

Now in its fourth year, the annual initiative has already seen funding of €385,000 distributed to clubs across the 26 counties, of which €15,000 has come to Cork.

Previous Cork-based successful applicants were Riverstown Amateur Boxing Club in Glanmire (2021), Rockbán Ladies Football and Camogie Club (2022) and Bandon Ravens Basketball Club (2023), receiving €5,000 in each case.

Further information about the initiative can be viewed at www.TexacoSupportforSport.com.